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Old 04-09-2009, 03:02 PM   #46 (permalink)
bwilson4web
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This is not quite accurate either:
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Originally Posted by Drive Stick View Post
. . . instead of just 1 facility polluting the air in japan making the engines and vehicles, . . .
I've attached a photo from the Toyota Georgetown KY plant where they make:
  • Camry
  • Camry hybrid
  • Solara
  • Venza
  • Avelons
It is a fascinating tour I've been through three times. They essentially treat all solid and liquid waste so none is passed on to landfills. If you ever get a chance, it is a terrific tour.



Fortunately, we have price-preformance data available from the EPA and vendor minimum MSRP:
FAMILY SIZE SEDANS
EPA Hwy , Combined , Make , Model , MSRP
45 , 46 , Toyota , Prius , $22,000
34 , 34 , Toyota , Camry Hybrid , $26,150
34 , 29 , Chevrolet , Malibu Hybrid , $26,225
34 , 29 , Saturn , Aura Hybrid , $27,045

It is amazing that the most fuel efficient vehicle is also the most affordable. A buyer can pay more and get less mileage in the EPA Family Size Sedans. Very clever people, these Japanese.

Bob Wilson
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